Facilities
Henson Park has changed little since it was first opened.
- On the western side is the King George V Memorial Grandstand, which accommodates about 1000 people. During the 1980s, when the high-profile adman John Singleton was club's chief benefactor, attempts were made to take the traditionally working-class Bluebags up-market. The upper section, named the Jet Set Lounge, at one stage was enclosed with glass and waiters served members and their guests food and drinks.
- From the north west to the south-east side of the ground runs a grass hill - one of the largest in Sydney.
- From the south east to the west, there is a bitumen bank where cars can park. About 200 cars can fit and it has always been popular to watch matches from your car seat.
- There is also a brick scoreboard with a kiosk in the north-east corner.
- Media/Corporate centre also with a kiosk to the northern side of the King George V Memorial Grandstand.
- Full Stadium lighting was installed in the late 1970s for the benefit of night games and for significant games to be televised.
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